Burns, see obits belowObit: Mrs. James (Emma Elizabeth) BURNS d. at the Ben BARTLETT
home in Randolph, Wed., 23 June 1920. She was 63 yrs. She was b. 15 July 1856 at Irish
Grove, Mo. Resided in the Nemaha area for 40 years. Elder SAPP conducted the fun. at the
Christian Church. She was the dau. of Charles V. & Margaret (SKEEN) SNOW. Buried at
Nemaha.

Obit: James Miller BURNS, b. 17 Apr. 1848 in Ohio, d. 22 Aug. 1919 at
Craig, Nebr., aged 71 yrs. 4 mo. 5 days. Moved to Nebr. at age 9 with his parents &
settled near Peru (Nemaha Co.) Nebr. In 1864 he moved to Richardson Co. They also lived a
short time in Missouri. He mar. Emma Elizabeth SNOW on 22 Dec. 1872 in Irish Grove, Mo.
They had 14 children, 4 preceded him in death. The 10 children & widow were present at
the funeral held at the Christian Church. Rev. J.W. SAPP conducted services. Also present
were 3 bros., 2 sisters & 22 grandchildren.

Family Record from Bible presented to Mrs. James BURNS, July 15, 1915, on her 59th
birthday.
Compliments of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Dingle & Gertrude. Bible now (1978) owned by
Gertrude Winchester.

Hardin Denny Passed Away Friday
March 24,1933
Man Who Enjoyed Respect of People of the Community in which he lived
Answered Last Summons-Funeral Services Were Held Saturday

Hardin Denny was born in the state of Illinois, August 14,1849 and died
at his home at Nemaha March 24,1933, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 10 days. At the
age of three years he moved to Iowa with his parents, where he lived until he came to
Nebraska on March 23,1904. He was married to Mary Connett on October 31,1877 and to
this union two children were born, a son who died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Ray Kelly
of Nemaha. Mr. Denny united with the Christian church at the age of twenty-five and
remained a faithful Christian to his death. He was a diligent man, a good friend and
neighbor, held in the highest regard by all who knew him. Friends extend the full measure
of sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Surviving are his wife Mary and daughter, Mrs. Ray Kelly, four granddaughters, Vera,
Maxine, Pauline and Norma Kelly, also two sisters at Des Moines, Iowa and a brother John in
Lymond, Californa Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Christian in
Nemaha, conducted by Elder J. W. Sapp, assisted by Rev. A.L. Embree.Music was furnished by
Mrs. C. H. Kindig, Mrs. A. E. Dickerson, Mrs. F. H. Kerker, Mrs. C. P. Birker, Carl Gordon
and Lynn Jarvis, with Mrs. J. O. Johnson at the piano. The pallbearers were Alvin Roberts,
Lowell Briar, Roy Brown, Robert Colerick, Alva Colerick and Jack Briar. A large crowd was
present to pay the last tribute of respect to this aged citizen. At the conclusion of the
services the remains were interred in the Nemaha cemetery.
Source: Nemaha County Herald March 1933. (submitted by Cheryl K.
McConnell, great-granddaughter of Harden Denny)

Mrs. Mary Mollie Denny
Died at Nemaha

Mrs. Mary Mollie (Connett) Denny, age 87 years, 6 months, 14 days, passed
away January 26,1944 at the home of her daughter Mrs. O. Ray (Florence) Kelly at
Nemaha. Mrs. Mary Denny was born July 12,1856 Jasper County, Iowa to Isaac and
Margaret (Gilliland) Connett. She was married to Hardin Denny in Iowa.
Mary Denny was preceded in death by her husband Hardin Denny in 1933, a son Clifton in
infancy in Iowa; sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Anna Mariah) Rumbaugh, Mrs.Lavina Rawson of Iowa,
brother Andrew J. Connett of Auburn, Nebraska.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ray (Florence) Kelly of Nemaha, Nebraska, and
granddaughters; Mrs.Kenneth (Pauline) Osborn of Nemaha, Mrs. Alvin (Maxine) Roberts of
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Glenn (Vera) Saum of Tulsa, Oklahoma. And Mrs. John W. (Norma
Lee) Salmons of Alton, Illinois and many other relatives.
Interment in the Nemaha cemetery with the Armstrong Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Source: Nemaha County Hearld. (submitted by Cheryl K. McConnell,
great-granddaughter of Mary Denny)

Mrs. Florence B. Kelly wife of Othe Raymond Kelly, age 61, Nemaha
resident died at the local hospital Monday, January 4,1954, following an extended illness.
Florence B. Kelly was born April 4,1892 in Runnells, Polk County, Iowa to Hardin
and Mary Denny. She was married to Othe Raymond Kelly in Falls City, Richardson County,
Nebraska. Florence Kelly lived in Nemaha, Nemaha County, Nebraska for over 50 years.
She is survived by her husband O. R. Kelly, three daughters; Mrs. Glenn
(Vera) Saum of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs.Alvin (Maxine) Roberts of Ida Grove, Iowa;
Mrs. John (Norma Lee) Salmons of Thompson, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Hardin and Mary Denny, daughter Mrs. Kenneth
(Pauline) Osborn and a brother Clifton Denny who died infancy.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6 at the Nemaha Christian Church at 10:00
a.m. with the Rev.Ward Merritt officiating. Interment in the Nemaha cemetery with
May and Timm Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
(submitted by Cheryl K. McConnell, granddaughter of Florence (Denny) Kelly)

Dr. P.D. Kelly Passed Away at His Home in Nemaha Tuesday Morning
After a Long Illness----Will Be Missed Both as a Physician and Long Time Citizen of
Community
DR. P. D. Kelly passed away at his home in Nemaha at 4:45 o'clock
Tuesday morning. His death was not unexpected, but nevertheless it brought a sense
of real sorrow to the many friends throughout the community who knew him not only as a
skilled physician, but as a splendid citizen of the community, in which he had lived many
years. Dr. Kelly had been in failing health for some time and several weeks ago
entered the Auburn hospital for treatment and examination showed that his days were
numbered. However, it was found possible to remove him to his home in Nemaha where
he death occurred.
Dr. Kelly had been engaged in the practice of his profession at Nemaha for
the past sixteen years. He was most conscientious in his work and faithful to the
high obligations that his profession imposed upon him. This result was that he
won the confidence of the people and enjoyed their respect and highest regard. In
private life he was a man of high ideals and a valuable citizen of the community in
as much as he took an interest in public affairs and could be depended upon to lend his
support to all movements having for their object the public welfare. His was
indeed a useful life and his contribution to the well being of his fellow men was a worthy
one. The friends who mourn his death extend their sincere condolences to the members
of the bereaved family.
Dr. Kelly was born at Johnsville, Morrow county, Ohio June
26,1870. After having acquired a public school education and laid the proper
foundation, he took up the study of medicine and was graduated from Ensworth Medical
College at St. Joseph, Mo. He was married to Miss Pearl Jefferies at Corning, Mo. in
1906 and they became parents of four children: Gene Kelly of York, Nebraska and Nellie,
Frances and Stewart of Nemaha. He is also survived by two grandchildren and by one
sister, Mrs. Coffman, of Forest City, MO. and three brothers , Roy Kelly of Giles, Utah,
Foy Kelly of Falls City and Ray Kelly of De DeWitt, Neb.
During the World War he served with a medical unit stationed at Camp Dix and
at the time of death was a member of the American Legion, thus giving in time of peace
support to those principles which he had espoused in time of war. He was also a
member of the Christian church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of
the World.
The funeral, which was attended by a large gathering of sorrowing
friends, was held from the Christian church in Nemaha, Thursday afternoon and following
the services the remains were laid to rest in the Nemaha cemetery with military
honors.
source: Nemaha County NE paper March 1927.

Rumbaugh, Thomas 21 Oct 1840 - 28 Sep 1915
Thomas Rumbaugh Died Early Tuesday Morning Was Highly Respected Resident of Nemaha Death
Came to End a Long Illness and Removed One Who Had Lived There For Many Years and Gained
The Confidence of All
Thomas Rumbaugh, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Nemaha,
passed away at his home at 5:00 o'clock Tuesday morning, after having been a patient
sufferer for many weeks. Mr. Rumbaugh was a man who, because of his honesty and
industry and fine traits of character commanded the confidence of the people with whom he
had associated and there are many friends and neighbors who sincerely regret his passing
and who will extend their sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family. Mr. Rumbaugh had
reached the age of seventy years, having been born in Green County, Ohio, October 21,1840.
He was married to Miss Mariah Connett September 21,1865 and three children were
born to them, one preceding the father into the great beyond. The surviving children
are Elmer Rumbaugh Omaha and Mrs. Bertha Horner of Grand Island. He is also survived
by two brothers, Joseph Rumbaugh of Naponee, Neb., and Andrew Rumbaugh of Barada, besides
other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Rumbaugh made their home in Hardin county, Iowa for a number
of years and afterward moved to South Dakota. From there they came to Nemaha many
years ago and have resided there since. He was a member of the Christian church and
was a practical Christian who fought a good fight and kept the faith. Funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon from the Christian church in Nemaha and at the
conclusion of the services the remains were interred in the Nemaha cemetery.
Source: Nemaha County Herald, Friday-October 1,1915. (submitted by Cheryl
K. McConnell)

Rumbaugh, Mrs. T. J. 21 Sep 1843-10 Feb 1937
Final Summons To Aged Woman Long Span of Life Ended By Death Call
Mrs.T. J. Rumbaugh Who had Reached the Age of 93 Years Had Spent 40 years of Her Long Life
in Nemaha County - Funeral Held Friday Anna Maria Connett was born in Indiana September 21,1843, and passed away
at Nemaha, February 10,1937 at the age of 93 years, 4 months,19 days. On February
14,1864 she was married to T. J. Rumbaugh in Ohio. Three children were born to them:
E. E. Rumbaugh, who lived for many years at Oklahoma City, Okla., but who is now deceased;
Mrs.Boyer Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Eben Rumbaugh who died in infancy. Mr. And
Mrs. Rumbaugh located in Nemaha about 40 years ago. After the death of her husband,
which occurred 22 years ago, she came to Auburn to make her home. She became a member of
the Christian church when 15 years old at Vandalia, Iowa and was ever true to her faith
which she professed at the time. She exemplified the virtues of religion in a quiet
and unassuming manner and wrought many good works that will live after her. Upon
coming to Auburn she united with the Christian church here. Besides her daughter,
she is survived by three sisters, one granddaughter, Vera Silence and one
great-granddaughter, Phyllis Silence. Funeral services were held at Armstrong chapel
in Auburn, Friday, conducted by Rev. T. V. Hubbell. A large group of friends were
present to pay tribute of respect to her memory and there was a profusion of beautiful
floral tributes. Miss Bessie Anderson and Miss Lela Argabright sang Will There be
Stars in my Crown and Going Down the Valley, Mrs. Dwight Fisher was at the piano.
Following the services, burial was made in the Nemaha Cemetery.
Source: Nemaha County Herald, Thursday, February 18,1937.
(Anna Maria (Connett) Rumbaugh photograph)
(submitted by Cheryl K. McConnell)

Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005
From: Cheryl McConnell (Racngranny@aol.com)
To: NENEMAHA-L@rootsweb.ancestry.com
Subject: Vera Irene Kelly Saum --- Beloved Person and Aunt Passes
Beloved Person and Aunt Passes
Vera Irene Saum (1915-2005)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vera Irene Saum, 90 years, 3 months, Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Thursday July 28,
2005. She was born in Nemaha, Nemaha Co., Nebraska on April 15, 1915 to Othe
Raymond and Florence (Denny) Kelly. She married Glenn Cecil Saum October
9, 1934 in Marysville, Kansas.
Vera attended and graduated from the Nemaha City schools. Vera was baptized
at the Nemaha City Christian Church where she also was a member. Vera in her
youth belonged to the Kensington and Mental Culture Club through the
Christian church in Nemaha, Nebraska.
Vera and her husband Glenn were Tulsans since 1939. They owned and operated
their first restaurant White Castle, later selling to operate a diner in the
old downtown post office in Tulsa. She was a member of East Side Christian
Church, Harvard St., Tulsa, OK. She was a life member of the Tulsa Eastern
Star, Circle Chapter NO. 403 O.E.S. where she had attained the post of Worthy
Matron. Vera will be missed by her many friends and relatives and
remembered for her undying kindness and deeds to others.
She is survived by sisters; Maxine Roberts, Arthur, Iowa and Norma Lee Salmons,
Lousiana, MO., many nieces ,one nephew, and many friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn, stepson Robert Saum, sister Pauline
Osborn, brothers-in-laws Alvin Roberts, Kenneth Osborn, John Salmons, and
several nieces and nephews. No services will be held.
Interment will be July 28, 2005 at the Rose Hill Mausoleum, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Funeral Home In Charge of arrangements is Rose Hill Memorial Park Admiral Pl. and
Yale, Tulsa, Oklahoma.